Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa
(en=English; ar=Arabic; fr=French; pt=Portuguese)
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2024-04Authors
AU-IBAR
Ethical Seafood Research
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Abstract
This factsheet enshrines the shared view of the African Union-InterAfrican
Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Ethical Seafood Research (ESR) regarding
the welfare of aquatic animals. Taking into account the contents of key AU-IBAR guiding
documents relating to aquatic animals including the Policy Framework and Reform
Strategy and the Animal Welfare Strategy, this factsheet encompasses all uses of
aquatic animals in Africa with a primary focus on capture fisheries and aquaculture.
However, both parties recognise the important welfare issues facing aquatic animals in
the so-called ‘ornamental’ trade. This factsheet aims to highlight the importance of
aquatic animal welfare in Africa and raise awareness about the need for its
preservation.